What tentative evidence indicates that drug therapy for children with psychological disorders should be more carefully investigated?
A. Some studies have found that medication for bipolar disorder causes early onset schizophrenia.
B. Drugs that treat hyperactivity have been associated with increases in language disorders.
C. Medications intended for treating anxiety have been shown, in some cases, to produce swelling and blisters on the abdomen.
D. There is some evidence linking antidepressant medication with an increased risk of suicide.
Answer: D
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